Les Invités

The art of pleasing everyone, without compromise
At Betjeman and Barton, we believe in the idea of ​​a tea that brings people together, without ever compromising on quality. Les Invités embodies this ambition: a blend designed to be given, shared, and enjoyed in the most formal and the simplest of occasions. It is one of those rare teas that speaks to everyone without ever betraying its finesse.

Behind this apparent simplicity lies a true work of art: combining the crystalline vibrancy of green tea with the delicate sweetness of a perfectly balanced rose, allowing jasmine to unfold without ever overpowering, and rounding off the whole with the fruity caress of lychee, smooth but never cloying. This subtle art of balance has forged the house's reputation. Its success has inspired a gentle herbal tea and a sumptuous white tea, both heirs to the same spirit. Les Invités embodies care, beauty, and intention, all brought together in a cup.

A first impression, a thoughtful gesture.
The living room opens onto antique parquet flooring, a bouquet of beige peonies, and golden light filtering through the curtains. For the first time, the family is receiving Clara, the eldest son's new partner. Parisian but discreet, she crosses the threshold, a little awestruck... Here, everything is beautiful without being ostentatious; everything exudes elegance and a welcoming warmth.

Without hesitation, Madame offers a cup of tea. The Guests, of course. The one she reserves for those moments when one wishes to welcome guests with grace, without overdoing it. The tea steeps... the first exchanges are reserved... From the first sips, smiles soften. It's just tea, Clara thinks, but in truth... it's already a gesture, a language. And perhaps, the first connection.

Tea and food pairings
Les Invités evokes the delicate pleasure of an elegant and indulgent afternoon tea, amidst bouquets of flowers and fruity delights. It pairs beautifully with raspberry tarts, rose-scented financiers, or lemon madeleines. Its elegance also complements jasmine panna cotta or an exotic fruit salad. Whether served hot or iced, this tea is a welcome addition to the table, a gentle and universally appealing companion.

Guests' Green Tea Cocktail Recipe

• Infuse 5g of Les Invités in 25cl of water at 80°C for 3 minutes.
• Allow to cool completely.
• Pour 4 cl of ice-cold brewed tea into a glass.
• Add 8 cl of chilled brut champagne.
• Garnish with a lime zest or a dried rose petal.
  
  The result: a sparkling and floral glass, where the freshness of jasmine and the roundness of lychee are illuminated by the fine bubbles of champagne.